I don’t like flying. I’m not deathly afraid of it but have been able to avoid it for nearly 10 years now.

Then my son in Michigan booked us a flight to go there for thanksgiving. I’m already dreading it.?

 

To this day "The Shining" makes me nervous.

Spiders inside the house.  Outside they don't bother me.

Heights, until I am sure that I won't fall.

Not being able to retire.

 

Me and heights have an odd relationship. I never had an issue climbing trees as a kid. Back when I did roofing single story houses up to a 5/12 pitch were fine but don’t go to the edge. Two story house wasn’t a big fan of. When we did siding, 10-12’ no big deal, above that climbing and extension ladder from the wobbly middle and up didn’t like it one bit. I did it was was super slow above the middle. No issues looking out the windows of big buildings, no issues flying.

 

The big thing I do not like is change. I am a creature of habit and I’m not a big fan of venturing outside my comfort zone. I try not to hate because it uses too much energy but I do hate change. 

33 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

I’m not a big fan of venturing outside my comfort zone

I saw you had a Miller Lite the other day! Boy, that’s a huge change and lots of progress! 

Sharks !

Wife can drive off a boat in the middle of the Ocean while I sit there sucking my thumb...... it's actually embarrassing.

Fishing related…

*Lightening in big water

*Hitting rocks on plane

*Running into another boat in a narrow boat lane surrounded by tall reeds. 
 

(All 3 have happened over the years)

 

 

Mike

 

Getting a hook in the eyeball. 

The wife finding out how much I've spent on fishing...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just kidding, she knows. She knows everything.

People that dont fish.  How am I supposed to go to a group gathering of any sort and have a legit conversation.

6 hours ago, LrgmouthShad said:

I saw you had a Miller Lite the other day! Boy, that’s a huge change and lots of progress! 

I change it up from time to time, just look at the “who’s drinking thread” the proof is there. Baby steps. ?

5 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

just look at the “who’s drinking thread

I do! Don’t post there a lot though. I tried Miller High Life because of TnRiver and discovered I can get 18 bottles at Walmart for freaking $12 so that is my “Miller Time” from one Miller drinker to another ?

1 minute ago, LrgmouthShad said:

I do! Don’t post there a lot though. I tried Miller High Life because of TnRiver and discovered I can get 18 bottles at Walmart for freaking $12 so that is my “Miller Time” from one Miller drinker to another ?

Still just American p**s water

 

I like a brew with bite.

2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Still just American p**s water

 

I like a brew with bite.

I like stouts. Never had Murphy’s though. I’ll have to look around for it.  Heck I like most beers. The only things that I am more nervous to try are sours and ciders. 

44 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Still just American p**s water

 

I like a brew with bite.

I like Miller Lite and I like pickles so it’s safe to say I’m full of p**s and vinegar! ?

56 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Still just American p**s water

 

Its pretty awful IMO too.  There are significantly better options just in the domestic light beer realm...albeit at a higher cost.

15 minutes ago, gimruis said:

 

Its pretty awful IMO too.  There are significantly better options just in the domestic light beer realm...albeit at a higher cost.

I agree! Hard to beat a Keystone Light

I have fears of:

 

Going blind

Collapse of society

Being eaten alive

A planet killer meteor hitting the Earth

 

and a bit of Thalassophobia

3 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said:

and a bit of Thalassophobia

So I guess fishing Ontario and Erie are out of the question...

 

Is Oneida small enough for you?

On 7/28/2022 at 7:02 PM, keagbassr said:

4: mountain lions

Someone watched Talladega Nights one too many times…

 

Had a very sketchy black bear experience that moved bears to the top of my list. Sitting with time to think if the bear were to attack I’d have no real chance of fighting it off other than it deciding I wasn’t worth the effort isn’t a great feeling.

14 hours ago, 12poundbass said:

Me and heights have an odd relationship. I never had an issue climbing trees as a kid. Back when I did roofing single story houses up to a 5/12 pitch were fine but don’t go to the edge. Two story house wasn’t a big fan of. When we did siding, 10-12’ no big deal, above that climbing and extension ladder from the wobbly middle and up didn’t like it one bit. I did it was was super slow above the middle. No issues looking out the windows of big buildings, no issues flying.

 

The big thing I do not like is change. I am a creature of habit and I’m not a big fan of venturing outside my comfort zone. I try not to hate because it uses too much energy but I do hate change. 

Not sure if it’s legitimately different, but I feel a fear of ladders should be categorized differently than a fear of heights. I’ve climbed up rock outcroppings hanging over 2000+ dropoffs with no issue, but 4’ up an A-frame ladder and I’m  nervous if I don’t have 3 points of contact. But I can climb up a lean-to ladder all day.

 

Guess this thread just made me realize what my most irrational fear is. A-frame ladders.

12 hours ago, Skunkmaster-k said:

Getting a hook in the eyeball. 

I’ve got a photo but it’s gut wrenching, I think google would flag it 

7 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said:

I agree! Hard to beat a Keystone Light

? I see what you did there 

Poison Ivy. I used to get it real bad! I won't o near it now.

25 minutes ago, B-Gee said:

Poison Ivy. I used to get it real bad! I won't o near it now.

I was the same way for a long time.

Then I watched this video and it took all the 'mystery' out of it.

A-Jay

6 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I was the same way for a long time.

Then I watched this video and it took all the 'mystery' out of it.

Reminds me of an 'incident' when I was in High School.

 

Party out by the river up in Bemidji...couple of my classmates went off to 'enjoy' themselves. Guess where they both got poison ivy rashes... OUCH. They were both walking funny for a couple weeks.

3 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I was the same way for a long time.

Then I watched this video and it took all the 'mystery' out of it.

A-Jay

Thanks for posting that video, A-Jay.  Very helpful! I'll still try to avoid it. But this is good info just in case.